The train between Lucerne and Appenzell takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Appenzell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Lucerne and Appenzell. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Appenzell at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Appenzell. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Appenzell station via Herisau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Lucerne to Appenzell train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Appenzell train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Appenzell station.
Book your Lucerne to Appenzell train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Appenzeller Bahnen.
The distance between Lucerne and Appenzell is 89 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Appenzell via Herisau in around 2h 58m.